Moving from Phoenix to St. Louis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Phoenix lifestyle in St. Louis, you'd need to earn:
$69,038/year
▼ $5,962 less than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $69,038 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,802 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,280 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,001 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$3,069 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $53,885 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -7.9% in St. Louis
- Housing is -34.8% in St. Louis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,474/year in taxes in St. Louis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,270 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Phoenix to St. Louis
| Your Phoenix Salary | St. Louis Equivalent | Difference | St. Louis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $36,820 | -$3,180 | $30,069 |
| $50,000 | $46,025 | -$3,975 | $37,032 |
| $60,000 | $55,230 | -$4,770 | $43,996 |
| $75,000 | $69,038 | -$5,962 | $53,885 |
| $100,000 | $92,050 | -$7,950 | $68,993 |
| $150,000 | $138,076 | -$11,924 | $98,814 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Phoenix and St. Louis Compare
Housing (35% cheaper in St. Louis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in St. Louis rents for $990/month compared to $1,195/month in Phoenix. Median home prices: $235,000 in St. Louis vs $460,000 in Phoenix.
Taxes
Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax. Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to St. Louis would cost you about $1,474/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
St. Louis's overall cost of living is 7.9% lower than Phoenix, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Phoenix: 103.3, St. Louis: 95.1.
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